Pennsylvania Criminal Process

When you or a loved one becomes involved in the Pennsylvania criminal process due to an arrest, you enter a structured legal system. You will begin with an initial preliminary hearing and your case may make its way all the way to a trial. An experienced criminal defense attorney can protect your rights and fight for you as you move from step to step.

 The Pennsylvania Criminal Process

• Arraignments
• Preliminary hearing
• Pre-trial conference
• Negotiated plea
• Open plea
• Nolo contendere plea
• Not guilty plea
• Trial
• Sentencing
• Probation Violations
• Becoming a Confidential Informant